August I-130 approvals, lets do NVC together.

[Ling Ling 22]

babybebita~ conrats!!!!

thats wonderful news i hope it goes as fast for my husband...uuugghhh now i am getting excited.

Update it has been put in the system they recieved my DS 230 and is being reviewed. (fingers crossed)...... i am hoping for a nov interview. Getting close...

Rajaa Reda,

you should be fine as long as you don't get an RFE....maybe even with an RFE (as long as you stay on top of it).

You've got until October 17th to get done...that's a long time. Heck, that's nearly a year in Battle Monster Years (long story, don't ask).

Good Luck...you're almost done.

[nimche 8]

Nimche...I see the embassy received your package.

I think you should treat yourself to something special tonight, go wild, abandon all you know that is proper.

Yes, that's right, I'm suggesting you have some FIZZY WATER today...you deserve it.

Note - We need to update the shortcuts...Ninjarocket made a good reason why emailing the DS-3032 is not a good idea.

1) some VJ members find that their emails get lost because they don't pass the NVC spam filters

2) it takes NVC 2 weeks to read emails because they have relatively low priority

We will do it tonight. We should implement a section for RFE and instruction as well.

[babybebita 0]

2008/10/03

I just received My Passport!! Woowww!!!!

Martina and Jim, Thank you!

MsZ, Thank you!!

Ilya, Thank You!

Ling Ling, Congratulations!!!

CHD, Congratulationsss!!

I wrote my Interview Report in my Topic!

"Paste" here:

OK!!! Almost Done!!!

I am going to explain my experience, maybe some of you find this information interesting!!!

In Spain there are only two clinics to pass the Medical Examination.

I called both, but I felt one of them more useful than the other.

The Clinica Angloamericana told me that I need to schedule the appointment two days before the interview to

obtain the test results.

The Clinica Radiodiagnostico told me the same, but they can do it in one day before the interview for the people

who do not live in Madrid. The lady is very very friendly and explained to me that I was not going to have

problems with the Embassy if I arrived late to the interview after collecting my test results.

I called the Embassy, and the lady told me the same thing. Then I decided to do it with Clinica

Radiodiagnostico.

My Appointment for the interview was scheduled for Oct 1st at 9.00 am.

30th September 2008

07.30-08.30 Fly from Asturias To Madrid

In the Airport I had a little problem with the wheelchair assistance and left the Airport very late.

My Appointment in the clinic was at 10.00 am but I arrived at 10.30, NO PROBLEM!! The Lady and the Doctor were

waiting for me, The Doctor is a elderly doctor very kind and useful.

10.30 Arrived to the Clinic

10.40 Medical examination and medical documentation (I do not need any vaccine)

11.15 Go to the next building to do the XRay

12.00 Back to the clinic with the X-ray, and they sent me to the laboratory to do the blood testing

The laboratory is about one minute walking!

12.10 Blood Testing

12.25 Go to My Hotel

In two hours all done!!! The Doctor is a very very nice person, He tried to make things easy. The Lady explained

to me, that tomorrow I would have to go to the Clinic at 10.00 am to pick-up the results.

1st Oct 2008

09.00 Go out from the Hotel

09.40 Arrive to the Clinic

10.00 Arrive the Doctor to the Clinic

10.05 Leave the Clinic with the Result, the doctor tells me, Everything is OK!!

I took a Taxi to the Embassy, My Appointment was at 09.00.

10.20 Get the Embassy

Nobody told me anything about arriving late!

I gave the letter to the Receptionist and the lady gave me the number

10.22 First call!

The lady was super mega kind!!

In This First Call, the lady checks all the documentation, and the bills.

She asked to me for the pictures, the IV bill, and one more document, I did not have copies of this document,

because I thought that it was not necessary, but I did not have problems, she left to make a copy, and she gave

me the original.

She returned some original documentation to me, but not all. For example, she did not return the originals of

the Tax, I know that my Husband want them!

She explained to me that now the documentation was completed, and I had to wait, but there are going to call me

two more times!

10.40 Waiting for the next call!

11.00 Second Call!

A very young man called me, and took me the fingerprints!

He was very kind and funny, he tryed to speak spanish, but he cannot!

11.05 Waiting for the last call!

11.40 Third Call!

A young lady called me, this call was for the interview.

I knew that she read all my case, because I saw her with my papers when I was sitting waiting!

Baby: Hi! (I spoke in Spanish, but I explained you in English, hahaha)

Lady: Hi!

Lady: Where did you meet your husband?

Baby: From 1989

Lady: Wow, it was a very long time!

Baby: Yes (I explained her a little bit our history) It was very singular, and Nobody can make up something so

weird!

Lady: Where did you get married?

Baby: (I explained her that We got married two times, one in USA and another in Spain)

Lady: OK! Everything is Ok, then You are APPROVED!!

Then, She explained to me that they are going to keep my passport, and send it to me in two or three days with

the VISA. She explained that I am going to receive two envelopes, one that I cannot open, and the other one with

my passport!

Lady: Do you have any question?

11.45 Finish with the Lady

11.50 Outside the Embassy

One hour and a half in the Embassy!!!

No Problems!! Everything went very very smooth and easy!!!

If someone wants to know anything more, just ask!!

When I was outside, I called my Husband!!! and We felt very good!

9 Months!!!! Wowww!!!

The nightmare is finished!!!

I have a little travel booked with my sister this month, so I am going to buy a ticket to the week of the 20!

Good luck to Everyone, and Thank you very much!

Thank you very much to everybody, because without visa journey everything should be harder and more difficult!

THANK YOU!!!

[e-migra 4]

CONGRATULATIONS, Babybebita!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so happy for you! Enjoy, and have a wonderful trip to the USA!!!!!!

e-migra

[Ling Ling 22]

Congrats again Babybebita!!!

...and what a great and detailed review of your medical and interview.

You make it all sound so simple. Thanks for that.

[choochoo 0]

hi all!

I am a september approval but i thought i would come to you guys for advice. I really really want to do everything in my power to try to get a november interview date. so, here's my question.My IV bill should be invoiced tomoorow for me to pay it. I want to be able to mail off the ds-230 package by Monday to NVC but the issue is we dont have the police report yet, willl have by wednesday. So, i was thinking to mail the ds-230 package wihtout the police report on monday, so atleast the processing can begin and then by wednesday or thursday, mail the police report separtely and just tell them i forgot to add it in. What do you guys think, will this work or cause it to delay even more? I was thinking if i mail the police report by wednesday then there isnt enough time for them to issue the rfe and they can just put itwith my paperwork. Any advice guys?

Its kind of cool to do it this way but you should always put some room aside in case NVC got confused and screwed up your case.

If I were in your position and I knew for sure that PCC will be in my hand by Wed. I would wait till then and overnight the whole package. I am sure you take full responsibility of your action here, but what if the officer look at your case day after NVC recieves it which is Wed and your PCC is not there, BANG, RFE is on its way.

I have told everyone and you on top of it, make sure your forms are all filled out and PART I signed and PART II unsigned. Double check question 20 and make sure you have all dates on the form.

Double check all of your evidence.

Don't risk for an RFE for couple days.

Good Luck

thanks for your answer! We just really somehow want a november interview date... If i wait and NVC gets my documents by thursday the 9th, i really truly doubt that our case will be completed by the 15th, so we could maybe get a november date. Well, we will still keep our fingers crossed and hope for that. thanks again! good luck to you too!

Choochoo,

I'll go against Sir Saint Nimche the Good and Gold.

If you were trying to be as safe as possible, you should probably wait until you have everything.

But you're not trying to be as safe, you're trying to be as aggressive in getting your case complete.

Given that, if you go conservative...you're right, you most likely won't get a November interview.

If you go aggressive, there's a small chance, and the worst case is that you're back to the conservative timeline.

The key is...TRIPLE check everything you're sending in. Get someone that's not involved, show them the instructions, and THEN

have them look over your paperwork. Do a search for "Stupid RFE" on the forum. Make sure you're aware of all the things that can be avoided.

Send off your IV Package on Saturday, use USPS express...do not require a signature.

As soon as you have your PCC, send it express, but send it (with the barcode sheet) to ATTN: DR (instead of ATTN: CMR).

Part of your plan HAS to be calling NVC twice a day to find out if you have an RFE. Call once before 5pm, and after 5pm.

You're asking for a lot to happen before Oct. 17th, but it's possible.

Good luck.

thanks so much for the advice! I am really going to try to make this work somehow! Let's see what happens.

Quick question, i paid my AOS on Oct 1st and today it still says "In Process". I really wanted to send the AOS packet today but i cant print out the barcode until it says "paid". Does anyone know if this online thing could get updated like anytime throughout the day? Or is it only updated like every 24 hours? Meaning, could i keep checking every few hours and it could change to "Paid"? Anyone notice on their cases if in the morning it still says in process and by the afternoon it says paid?

[Martina and Jim 0]

2008/10/03

I just received My Passport!! Woowww!!!!

Martina and Jim, Thank you!

MsZ, Thank you!!

Ilya, Thank You!

Ling Ling, Congratulations!!!

CHD, Congratulationsss!!

I wrote my Interview Report in my Topic!

"Paste" here:

OK!!! Almost Done!!!

I am going to explain my experience, maybe some of you find this information interesting!!!

In Spain there are only two clinics to pass the Medical Examination.

I called both, but I felt one of them more useful than the other.

The Clinica Angloamericana told me that I need to schedule the appointment two days before the interview to

obtain the test results.

The Clinica Radiodiagnostico told me the same, but they can do it in one day before the interview for the people

who do not live in Madrid. The lady is very very friendly and explained to me that I was not going to have

problems with the Embassy if I arrived late to the interview after collecting my test results.

I called the Embassy, and the lady told me the same thing. Then I decided to do it with Clinica

Radiodiagnostico.

My Appointment for the interview was scheduled for Oct 1st at 9.00 am.

30th September 2008

07.30-08.30 Fly from Asturias To Madrid

In the Airport I had a little problem with the wheelchair assistance and left the Airport very late.

My Appointment in the clinic was at 10.00 am but I arrived at 10.30, NO PROBLEM!! The Lady and the Doctor were

waiting for me, The Doctor is a elderly doctor very kind and useful.

10.30 Arrived to the Clinic

10.40 Medical examination and medical documentation (I do not need any vaccine)

11.15 Go to the next building to do the XRay

12.00 Back to the clinic with the X-ray, and they sent me to the laboratory to do the blood testing

The laboratory is about one minute walking!

12.10 Blood Testing

12.25 Go to My Hotel

In two hours all done!!! The Doctor is a very very nice person, He tried to make things easy. The Lady explained

to me, that tomorrow I would have to go to the Clinic at 10.00 am to pick-up the results.

1st Oct 2008

09.00 Go out from the Hotel

09.40 Arrive to the Clinic

10.00 Arrive the Doctor to the Clinic

10.05 Leave the Clinic with the Result, the doctor tells me, Everything is OK!!

I took a Taxi to the Embassy, My Appointment was at 09.00.

10.20 Get the Embassy

Nobody told me anything about arriving late!

I gave the letter to the Receptionist and the lady gave me the number

10.22 First call!

The lady was super mega kind!!

In This First Call, the lady checks all the documentation, and the bills.

She asked to me for the pictures, the IV bill, and one more document, I did not have copies of this document,

because I thought that it was not necessary, but I did not have problems, she left to make a copy, and she gave

me the original.

She returned some original documentation to me, but not all. For example, she did not return the originals of

the Tax, I know that my Husband want them!

She explained to me that now the documentation was completed, and I had to wait, but there are going to call me

two more times!

10.40 Waiting for the next call!

11.00 Second Call!

A very young man called me, and took me the fingerprints!

He was very kind and funny, he tryed to speak spanish, but he cannot!

11.05 Waiting for the last call!

11.40 Third Call!

A young lady called me, this call was for the interview.

I knew that she read all my case, because I saw her with my papers when I was sitting waiting!

Baby: Hi! (I spoke in Spanish, but I explained you in English, hahaha)

Lady: Hi!

Lady: Where did you meet your husband?

Baby: From 1989

Lady: Wow, it was a very long time!

Baby: Yes (I explained her a little bit our history) It was very singular, and Nobody can make up something so

weird!

Lady: Where did you get married?

Baby: (I explained her that We got married two times, one in USA and another in Spain)

Lady: OK! Everything is Ok, then You are APPROVED!!

Then, She explained to me that they are going to keep my passport, and send it to me in two or three days with

the VISA. She explained that I am going to receive two envelopes, one that I cannot open, and the other one with

my passport!

Lady: Do you have any question?

11.45 Finish with the Lady

11.50 Outside the Embassy

One hour and a half in the Embassy!!!

No Problems!! Everything went very very smooth and easy!!!

If someone wants to know anything more, just ask!!

When I was outside, I called my Husband!!! and We felt very good!

9 Months!!!! Wowww!!!

The nightmare is finished!!!

I have a little travel booked with my sister this month, so I am going to buy a ticket to the week of the 20!

Good luck to Everyone, and Thank you very much!

Thank you very much to everybody, because without visa journey everything should be harder and more difficult!

THANK YOU!!!

Hi Babybebita,

do I really need the IV bill. I don´t have the IV bill, my husband has paid the IV bill online.

Should he send me a bank statement showing he has paid the IV bill?

Thanks Martina

[nimche 8]

thanks so much for the advice! I am really going to try to make this work somehow! Let's see what happens.

Quick question, i paid my AOS on Oct 1st and today it still says "In Process". I really wanted to send the AOS packet today but i cant print out the barcode until it says "paid". Does anyone know if this online thing could get updated like anytime throughout the day? Or is it only updated like every 24 hours? Meaning, could i keep checking every few hours and it could change to "Paid"? Anyone notice on their cases if in the morning it still says in process and by the afternoon it says paid?

Yes, it may update anytime. Mine got PAID at 1:30 PM so keep checking and you might be able to send your docs today.

Good Luck

2008/10/03

I just received My Passport!! Woowww!!!!

Congratulations, Babybebita!!!!!

We are so happy for you and this is a great new full of energy for all of us.

Thank you for sharing...

[nimche 8]

Hi Babybebita,

do I really need the IV bill. I don´t have the IV bill, my husband has paid the IV bill online.

Should he send me a bank statement showing he has paid the IV bill?

Thanks Martina

I though this might help.

If you guys paid online, you can print PDF from online website (reciept says PAID for $400) and email it to you and then you print it.

It might not be necessary but with immigration and being so unpredictable people, its good to have extra papers to be on the safe side.

Don't put an uncertain situation on your paper work during the last step.

[Ling Ling 22]

Quick question, i paid my AOS on Oct 1st and today it still says "In Process". I really wanted to send the AOS packet today but i cant print out the barcode until it says "paid". Does anyone know if this online thing could get updated like anytime throughout the day? Or is it only updated like every 24 hours? Meaning, could i keep checking every few hours and it could change to "Paid"? Anyone notice on their cases if in the morning it still says in process and by the afternoon it says paid?

Have you looked at our guide?

There's a link that allows you to create your own barcode cover sheet.

As for your payment on Oct. 1st, most likely it will post as "Paid" sometime today.

Again...most likely.

YOU are not on the safe path....you're on the aggressive path.

You can't afford to wait for things to post....although now, a Friday or Saturday package will be received at the same time.

Again...most people here want safety over speed. YOU want speed, and an aggressive completion on your case. That means you have to

work differently, think differently, and yes even be treated differently. That said, the gloves are off.

You need to get your a$$ in gear. You should've sent the AOS package yesterday at the latest.

Where's your IV Package? Where's your DS-3032?

If you even DREAM about getting a case complete by Oct. 17th, you need to get moving.

NOTE- The above is a very radical approach...the VJ community is usually much kinder, and suggests safer methods and cautions against sending in documents too early. But this is an extreme case...kind of like preparing Gov. Palin for a debate. It requires tough love. Hey...it worked for Sarah...except they prepared her for an interview...or a beauty pagent...not a debate.

[Martina and Jim 0]

Hi Babybebita,

do I really need the IV bill. I don´t have the IV bill, my husband has paid the IV bill online.

Should he send me a bank statement showing he has paid the IV bill?

Thanks Martina

I though this might help.

If you guys paid online, you can print PDF from online website (reciept says PAID for $400) and email it to you and then you print it.

It might not be necessary but with immigration and being so unpredictable people, its good to have extra papers to be on the safe side.

Don't put an uncertain situation on your paper work during the last step.

He Nimche,

I tried to print PDF from online website but it is no longer available. My case was completed at NVC so I can´t log in anymore.

I can ask my hubby whether he has saved this file in his computer.

Thanks for your help Nimche

Martina

[choochoo 0]

Quick question, i paid my AOS on Oct 1st and today it still says "In Process". I really wanted to send the AOS packet today but i cant print out the barcode until it says "paid". Does anyone know if this online thing could get updated like anytime throughout the day? Or is it only updated like every 24 hours? Meaning, could i keep checking every few hours and it could change to "Paid"? Anyone notice on their cases if in the morning it still says in process and by the afternoon it says paid?

Have you looked at our guide?

There's a link that allows you to create your own barcode cover sheet.

As for your payment on Oct. 1st, most likely it will post as "Paid" sometime today.

Again...most likely.

YOU are not on the safe path....you're on the aggressive path.

You can't afford to wait for things to post....although now, a Friday or Saturday package will be received at the same time.

Again...most people here want safety over speed. YOU want speed, and an aggressive completion on your case. That means you have to

work differently, think differently, and yes even be treated differently. That said, the gloves are off.

You need to get your a$$ in gear. You should've sent the AOS package yesterday at the latest.

Where's your IV Package? Where's your DS-3032?

If you even DREAM about getting a case complete by Oct. 17th, you need to get moving.

NOTE- The above is a very radical approach...the VJ community is usually much kinder, and suggests safer methods and cautions against sending in documents too early. But this is an extreme case...kind of like preparing Gov. Palin for a debate. It requires tough love. Hey...it worked for Sarah...except they prepared her for an interview...or a beauty pagent...not a debate.

I did check out your guide but I do not see instructions on printing a barcode sheet for the AOS, i only see it for the ds-3032. Here are my details

AOS paid online 10/1

DS-3032 accepted by NVC 10/3

IV Bill paid online 10/3

I do not have the documents for the IV package yet, i will receive it from my husband on Monday and mail it off Monday to NVC and they will receieve it Tuesday. Might not make it to the Oct 17th deadline but im gona try my hardest.

Now, is there a way to do my own barcode sheet for AOS without it having the status of PAID on that website?

[Ling Ling 22]

I did check out your guide but I do not see instructions on printing a barcode sheet for the AOS, i only see it for the ds-3032. Here are my details

AOS paid online 10/1

DS-3032 accepted by NVC 10/3

IV Bill paid online 10/3

I do not have the documents for the IV package yet, i will receive it from my husband on Monday and mail it off Monday to NVC and they will receieve it Tuesday. Might not make it to the Oct 17th deadline but im gona try my hardest.

Now, is there a way to do my own barcode sheet for AOS without it having the status of PAID on that website?

GOOD....glad you read the guide

BAD....there should've been links for AOS barcode.

Here's the link for the AOS barcode sheet

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...ll_instructions

Because of unique transaction codes, you'll have to wait for your IV Fee Bill to be paid, and then print the barcode sheet.

[choochoo 0]

I did check out your guide but I do not see instructions on printing a barcode sheet for the AOS, i only see it for the ds-3032. Here are my details

AOS paid online 10/1

DS-3032 accepted by NVC 10/3

IV Bill paid online 10/3

I do not have the documents for the IV package yet, i will receive it from my husband on Monday and mail it off Monday to NVC and they will receieve it Tuesday. Might not make it to the Oct 17th deadline but im gona try my hardest.

Now, is there a way to do my own barcode sheet for AOS without it having the status of PAID on that website?

GOOD....glad you read the guide

BAD....there should've been links for AOS barcode.

Here's the link for the AOS barcode sheet

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...ll_instructions

Because of unique transaction codes, you'll have to wait for your IV Fee Bill to be paid, and then print the barcode sheet.

Ok... so I will just wait to print out the barcode sheet as soon as it says PAID, hopefully by today if not then for sure tomorrow. Just like you said, a friday or saturday mail out date will really not matter as they wont look at it till Monday anyways. Definetely we going the aggressive way rather then the safe way just because we have checked the documents like crazy and read everything there is to read on errors. So, hopefully there will be no RFE's for us. thanks again!

[Ilya R. 0]

Called NVC still under review, and they got my evidence on Thurs

2-4 weeks grr